SR Manager Quality

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Flint, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Leads quality activities in a high-volume automotive cross-dock operation, including inspections, audits, corrective actions, root-cause investigations, KPI monitoring, documentation, training, and continuous improvement. Partners with operations, safety, and customers to maintain compliance, inventory accuracy, process quality, and customer satisfaction. Supervises and develops quality team members while supporting launches, process changes, and customer audits.
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Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. 
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Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third-party logistics provider offering customized supply chain solutions across North America. Through experienced leadership, proven operational processes, and advanced technology, LINC delivers warehousing, transportation, inventory management, sequencing, and value-added logistics services for some of the world's largest manufacturers.


This position is based in Flint, Michigan, supporting General Motors within a high-volume cross-dock operation. The facility is responsible for inbound and outbound material flow, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and ensuring critical production materials are delivered accurately and on time. We are seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement efforts, and ensure compliance with customer and company standards throughout the operation.


Responsibilities
  • Supervise daily quality activities across cross-dock, warehouse, and material handling operations.
  • Ensure compliance with General Motors quality requirements, operating procedures, and work instructions.
  • Lead quality inspections, audits, and corrective action processes.
  • Investigate quality concerns, shipping discrepancies, inventory variances, and customer complaints.
  • Analyze quality metrics and identify trends, root causes, and process improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Partner with Operations, Safety, and Customer teams to resolve quality-related issues.
  • Monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, quality performance, customer satisfaction, and process compliance.
  • Conduct employee training on quality standards, procedures, and customer expectations.
  • Maintain quality documentation, reports, audits, and corrective action records.
  • Support new customer launches, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead internal audits and support customer-facing audits as required.
  • Provide coaching, performance management, and development for quality team members.
  • Promote a culture focused on accountability, quality, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in quality, warehousing, logistics, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
  • Previous experience conducting audits, inspections, and root cause investigations.
  • Experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory control, cross-dock, or warehouse operations preferred.
  • Strong understanding of corrective actions, process improvement, and quality systems.
  • Experience supporting General Motors or other automotive customers is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, reporting tools, and warehouse management systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of leadership experience in quality, warehousing, logistics, automotive, or manufacturing environments
  • Experience conducting audits, inspections, and root cause investigations
  • Experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory control, cross-dock, or warehouse operations
  • Strong understanding of corrective actions, process improvement, and quality systems
  • Experience supporting General Motors or other automotive customers
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, reporting tools, and warehouse management systems
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
  • Bachelor's degree

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The Company
HQ: Warren, MI
10,459 Employees
Year Founded: 1932

What We Do

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a North American third-party logistics provider and holding company whose subsidiaries deliver customized, end-to-end supply-chain solutions. Its services include contract logistics, dedicated transportation, intermodal freight, trucking, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation brokerage. The company serves customers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, helping them scale capacity, streamline operations, and manage complex transportation requirements.

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